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Lisa Balabanlilar, Ph.D., is an associate professor of history at Rice University. She teaches courses on South Asian History, Asian Civilizations, Cultural Trends in Medieval Islam, Compara- tive Early Modern Islamic Empires, Raj and Resistance and the Mughal Empire, among other topics. In 2016, Dr. Balabanlilar was awarded Rice’s top teaching honor, the George R. Brown Prize for Excellence in Teaching. She also received the George R. Brown Award for Superior Teaching in 2014 and the Phi Beta Kappa Teaching Prize in 2010. Dr. Balabanlilar’s research explores the Timurid-Mughal Empire of Central and South Asia and encom- passes Islamic South Asia, comparative imperial court culture and early modern Islamic empires. She received her doctorate from the Ohio State University in 2007. Cultural historian Lisa Balabanlilar, Ph.D., provides a sweeping introduction to Islam through the lenses of history, religion, art and politics, demonstrating the complexity and richness of a religion and culture that are often poorly understood. This course traces the emergence and development of Islam from its appearance on the Arabian Peninsula in the seventh century into the modern period, highlighting the plurality of cultures and practices in the Islamic world. Through lectures and class discussions, you are invited to deepen your understanding of Islamic political, religious, institutional and cultural traditions, recognizing their uniqueness and universality. Origins of Islam To register for this class or browse all available courses, visit us at glasscock.rice.edu today. SCHEDULE FEE CEUs FORMAT CO-SPONSORS Sept. 18-Oct. 30, 2017 (no class Oct. 9) Six Mondays 7-8:30 p.m. $190 $180 if registering by Sept. 4 $171 for Rice alumni 0.9 On Campus Rice University Department of History, Rice University Department of Religion
